Over the past eight summers, the New York Mets have proven that minor league baseball can thrive in Brooklyn with the Cyclones. On June 17, an agreement was made to bring an Eastern Pro Hockey League team, the Aces, to Aviator Arena, successfully making the borough a two-sport town and effectively proposing another question:
Can a minor league hockey team survive in Brooklyn?
As of right now, all signs point to yes.
With about a month left to go before the season starts on November 8, fans and media alike are anxiously awaiting the drop of the first puck.
However, no one is more excited than the team’s coach, Chris Firriolo, who sees the Aces as a team that can not only win, but can also develop talented players in Brooklyn that go on to join the ranks in the ECHL, AHL and ultimately, the NHL.
Nevertheless, he does understand what his biggest goal for the season is.
